Antique Print-BIRD OF PREY-EURASIAN SPARROWHAWK-Huet-Pretre-Temminck-1838

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Etching / engraving with original hand colouring on vellin type paper. on paper.

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 25 x 34 cm. The image size is ca. 12.5 x 16.5 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 9.8 x 13.4 inch. The image size is ca. 4.9 x 6.5 inch.

Antique print, titled: ‘1. Faucon moineau, male. 2. Id. femelle.’ – The Eurasian sparrowhawk, male and female. (Accipiter nisus. Dutch: sperwer) This rare plate originates from “Nouveau receuil de planches coloriees d’Oiseaux …”, by C.J. Temminck & Meiffren Laugier de Chartrouse, published in Paris & Amsterdam, 1820-1838-1839. This is Temminck’s monumental work and considered a continuation of the works by Buffon. Artists and Engravers: Made by an anonymous engraver after ‘Huet & Pretre’. Author: Coenraad Jacob Temminck (Dutch. 1778-1858) is regarded as one of the foremost ornithologists of his time.

Condition: Very good, given age. Light foxing. Paper edges a bit browned. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Keywords: ANTIQUE PRINT-BIRD OF PREY-EURASIAN SPARROWHAWK-HUET-PRETRE-TEMMINCK

(PCO) A146-08

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